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Newspaper
Wichita Eagle
Location
Wichita, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1890
Page
1
A large crowd gathers at the exhibition of substantial inducements urging attendees to attend the sale in person. The notice emphasizes that buyers and those looking to save money should make themselves visible by their presence.
Ten pieces Brilliant Sicilians priced at 50c, now 35c. Twelve pieces inch New Colors Henriettas marking new hues, valued at 65c, now 50c. Limited stock and quantities available.
A charter was filed for the Wichita and El Paso railway to run from Wichita to a southern point in Harper county. Capital stock is 1 million with directors from Wichita and Runnymede. Other charters issued include Kent Jewelry Caldwell and Swedish Investment Savings and Loan Argentine. In Kingman plans, Crystal Rock Salt Mining Company will create a large plant employing 700 men, with extensive machinery, chemical works, and gas fuel.
The March cattlemen convention resumed with representation basis listing Kansas Illinois New Mexico Mississippi Arizona Texas Colorado Nebraska Wyoming Arkansas and Indian Territory. Permanent officers were named President Fr B Stoddard and Secretary Se F Finch with committees on resolutions pleurophenous and spleactio fer and plans for water uses and deep water at aransas pass and salice pass.
Two Misses Adeie aut Hasuals Moore sisters aged 14 and 15 or 16, living four miles northeast of Concordia, Kansas, drowned in Lake Sibley. Bodies found last night. Inquest notes melancholy cause. Brother had recently visited. State in brief obituary style. The report also notes Treasury appointments and an iron mine strike in Wisconsin, with scattered political and labor detail.
A Governor Humphrey letter to the evictor of the Western Voteran resnoass expresses support for liberal pension legislation for Union veterans and dependents. He argues memory of defenders enriches the nation and urges passage of a silver bill to aid trusts reform. Kansas items note Masonic encampment sessions, exploration of Cherokee Strip invasion, state diploma exams, a fatal laudanum case, university ballots, a bank closure in Larned, Abilene mayor resignation, and a refinery land purchase.
The House considers an Oklahoma territorial measure with pro prohibition provisions. Debates focus on extending Kansas laws to the territory, with amendments from Morse and Kelley and a clash over liquor restrictions affecting the Indian nation.
Chaotic proceedings recount a senate debate on a presidential removal resolution. Amendments are discussed, committees appointed, and procedural motions debated as members argue over the scope and timing of potential action. The tense session ends with ongoing back and forth about next steps.
March 12 Wasuisetox report: Agriculture Committee hearings focus on Butterworth and Mason measures to regulate lard production and counterfeiting. Butterworth argues the bill raises revenue and protects farmers from counterfeit lard harming domestic industry, while Mason contends it defends workers and ensures truth in labeling. Debate highlights farmers' hardship, counterfeit threats, and calls for penalties and clear market effects.
The jury delivered a verdict after a lengthy inquest in Avound March 2. The article details the proceedings, the accused, and the jury’s decision with witness accounts and court actions described in period newspaper tone.
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